First Winter Olympics in 1924

Compiled by Merrisa Brown, mySA.com

2014 marks the 90th anniversary of the first Winter Olympic Games, held in Jan. 25-Feb. 4, 1924, in Chamonix, France. Before you watch this year's games in Sochi, Russia, which begin February 6, check out these photos from the historic first Winter Games.

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The Canadian ice hockey team, the Toronto Granites, are seen after beating the United States to take the Olympic gold medal at the Winter Games in Chamonix, France, in February 1924.

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The Canadian ice hockey team, the Toronto Granites, are seen after beating the United States to take the Olympic gold medal at the Winter Games in Chamonix, France, in February 1924.